Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the France CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

France CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the France CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Sébastien Carriere

Louis Dreyfus Company
Group CISO & CTO

Pierre-Emmanuel Leriche

Rexel
Group CISO

Governing Body Members

Nicolas Andreu

Coface
Group CISO

Veronique Bardet

Pierre Fabre
Group CISO

François Bidondo

Sonepar
SVP Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

Maxime Blacha

Elior Group
Group CISO

Najat Broeders

SNCF
CISO, SNCF Holding

Christophe Calvez

SANEF
Group CISO

Hervé Comes

Onet Group
Group CISO

Thomas Degardin

Pernod Ricard
Group CISO

Paweł Dobrychłop

Lyreco Group
Head of Cyber Security

Nuvin Goonmeter

Vallourec
Global CISO

Henri Hemery

GRDF
CISO

Benoît Herment

VINCI
Group CISO

Stephane Lenco

Thales Group
CISO

Thomas Leveque

Bonduelle
Group CISO

Jiayi Li

emeis
Group CISO

Alex Mladenov

Opella
CISO

Rudolphe Proust

ALTAREA
Chief Global Risks Group

Mathieu Pruvot

Group Crédit Agricole CIB
Global CISO

Imane Radouani

Legrand
Group CISO

Franz Regul

Bpifrance
Cybersecurity Director

Rodolphe Robert

Moët Hennessy
CISO

Alain Rogulski

Carrefour
Group CISO

Vincent Rémon

Ministère de la Culture
CISO

Maxime Savary

Leroy Merlin
CISO

Fabien Schwebel

Europcar Mobility Group
CISO

Marcus Setina

ODDO BHF
Group Head Cybersecurity Operations

Olivier Tillier

Bouygues Construction
Group CISO

Marc Tournier

Eramet
Group CISO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

29 October 2026 | 1 hour

France CISO Community Town Hall

AI, Transformation and Cyber Risk — What's at Stake for CIOs and CISOs?

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

3 December 2026 | 1 day

France CISO Community Executive Summit

Les Salons Hoche

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

2 June 2027 | 1 day

France CISO Community Executive Summit

Les Salons Hoche

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

France CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

8 December 2027 | 1 day

France CISO Community Executive Summit

Les Salons Hoche

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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